Looking for recommendations on 308 brass.I've been using mostly LC,but I'm wondering if GMM or winchester would be more consistent.Any thoughts?
Which 308 brass is best
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Re: Which 308 brass is best
lapua is the best with norma close behind, for the money, winchester is hard to beat in terms of case capacity, for increased speed compared to federal and LC which are pretty thick.
hope this helps.
lapua is the best with norma close behind, for the money, winchester is hard to beat in terms of case capacity, for increased speed compared to federal and LC which are pretty thick.
hope this helps.
Re: Which 308 brass is best
Ive used just about every brand and I agree that lapua and nosler are the best of the bunch.
If your looking for longevity, ive got some lake city and federal gold medal thats on 14-15 firings and they look great. My lapua and nosler hit about 11 and they start getting case head separations
Ive used just about every brand and I agree that lapua and nosler are the best of the bunch.
If your looking for longevity, ive got some lake city and federal gold medal thats on 14-15 firings and they look great. My lapua and nosler hit about 11 and they start getting case head separations
Re: Which 308 brass is best
I use Win and R-P for most of my chamberings. Once fireformed and prepped, it's as good as any other I've used.
I use Win and R-P for most of my chamberings. Once fireformed and prepped, it's as good as any other I've used.
Re: Which 308 brass is best
I shoot alot of 308, and my findings are Winchester is the best bang for the buck all around.. Sure, Lapua is nice, but for me, Winchester does everything I need, and the cost is right (thats why I have 1,000 Win cases, and sold the only 100 lapua cases i owned).
I shoot alot of 308, and my findings are Winchester is the best bang for the buck all around.. Sure, Lapua is nice, but for me, Winchester does everything I need, and the cost is right (thats why I have 1,000 Win cases, and sold the only 100 lapua cases i owned).
Re: Which 308 brass is best
I like Winchester. 90% as good as Lapua out of the box, and with careful prep, every bit as good.
I like Winchester. 90% as good as Lapua out of the box, and with careful prep, every bit as good.
Re: Which 308 brass is best
Here are the measurements I got. All brass was trimmed to 2.005" and were primed with CCI #200 Large Rifle Primers then filled with Varget to the brim.
Lapua Brass
Brass weight: 177.5gr
Max Powder Volume: 52.9gr
Winchester Brass
Brass weight: 159.6gr
Max Powder Volume: 54.4gr
Hornady Match Brass
Brass weight: 172.5gr
Max Powder Volume: 52.8gr
LC LR 07 Brass
Brass weight: 181.4gr
Max Powder Volume: 52.0gr
LC 09 Brass
Brass weight: 178.5gr
Max Powder Volume: 52.0gr
Here are the measurements I got. All brass was trimmed to 2.005" and were primed with CCI #200 Large Rifle Primers then filled with Varget to the brim.
Lapua Brass
Brass weight: 177.5gr
Max Powder Volume: 52.9gr
Winchester Brass
Brass weight: 159.6gr
Max Powder Volume: 54.4gr
Hornady Match Brass
Brass weight: 172.5gr
Max Powder Volume: 52.8gr
LC LR 07 Brass
Brass weight: 181.4gr
Max Powder Volume: 52.0gr
LC 09 Brass
Brass weight: 178.5gr
Max Powder Volume: 52.0gr
Re: Which 308 brass is best
My experience is that Lapua is the best with Norma a close second.LC Match has been very consistent,also.Winchester is affordable,and it cleans up well.I have had issues with Remington and Federal having a shorter than expected life.Usually primer pockets getting loose.I use Lapua or winchester in everything that I can,but would not pay the price for Lapua if I was shooting a semi-auto.It just cost too much to loose it or tear the rims off.You will probably not see a huge difference in group size between the best and worst brass.The difference will be the amount of case prep needed and the life of the brass. Lightman
My experience is that Lapua is the best with Norma a close second.LC Match has been very consistent,also.Winchester is affordable,and it cleans up well.I have had issues with Remington and Federal having a shorter than expected life.Usually primer pockets getting loose.I use Lapua or winchester in everything that I can,but would not pay the price for Lapua if I was shooting a semi-auto.It just cost too much to loose it or tear the rims off.You will probably not see a huge difference in group size between the best and worst brass.The difference will be the amount of case prep needed and the life of the brass. Lightman
Re: Which 308 brass is best
I appreciate all the replies.A lot of very useful info.My thinking is if all things being more or less equal,commercial brass is often easier to come by than good milsurp is.
I appreciate all the replies.A lot of very useful info.My thinking is if all things being more or less equal,commercial brass is often easier to come by than good milsurp is.
Re: Which 308 brass is best
Smart assed answer: The kind in my gun.
Lapua if you can keep track of it, Winchester if you are prone to loosing it, or if you need a bit of extra capacity.
Smart assed answer: The kind in my gun.
Lapua if you can keep track of it, Winchester if you are prone to loosing it, or if you need a bit of extra capacity.
Re: Which 308 brass is best
Yeah new commercial is easier to uniform too softer than once fired military brass, if your into that aspect of Reloading.
Yeah new commercial is easier to uniform too softer than once fired military brass, if your into that aspect of Reloading.
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